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Federal Funding Helps Support Atmospheric River Research

Jeri Wilcox, MAS ’23, a research data analyst at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, peers out the window of a February 2025 flight above an atmospheric river.

A woman looks out an airplane window where the wing of the aircraft is visible. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

UC San Diego Siblings Help Launch Willo Wellness App

Manas Bedmutha and Poorva Bedmutha, MS ’24, were part of the more than 100-person team that developed the app, which highlights UC San Diego’s vast wellness resources.

Interested in Finding Your Next (Elevated) Beach Read?

A collection of recent books by UC San Diego faculty and alumni.

A short pile of books next to a partially open book.

The Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox is Open for Research

At UC San Diego, a state-of-the-art facility is redefining how scientists approach modern scientific discoveries and breakthroughs.

A scientist in a white lab coat and safety goggles pours liquid from one container into another.

How Trustworthy is AI?

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — writing emails, recommending movies and even driving cars — but what about the AI you don’t see?

DERConnect Test Bed Helps Shape Future of Energy Management

Finding the optimal balance between energy generation and energy use is proving critical as California aims for a power grid that is 100% powered by renewable energy sources by 2045.